Falguni Pathak

Falguni Pathak (born 12 March 1971) is an Indian singer, performing artist, and composer based in Mumbai. Her music is based on traditional musical forms from the Indian state of Gujarat. Since her professional debut in 1987, she has developed into an artist with a large fan base across India.[2] Once asked how she decided to take up singing as a career, she replied that it happened by default.[3] She is widely regarded as Indian Madonna.[4]

Falguni Pathak
Falguni Pathak at her dandiya show in Goregaon Sports
Born (1971-03-12) 12 March 1971[1]
Mumbai, Maharastra, India
Other namesDandiya Queen
OccupationPop singer(PILOT officer), folk singer, playback singer, composer
Years active1987–present

Her debut album was released in 1998,[5] and she has also recorded numerous songs for Bollywood movies. The theme of most of her songs is love. She has performed in many shows in India and other countries, backed by a band called Tha Thaiyaa. She has made appearances in television shows like Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, Kaun Banega Crorepati, Star Dandiya Dhoom, Comedy Nights With Kapil, and Primetime Show Baa Bahoo Aur Baby.

She has some very popular Indian pop singles to her credit, still heard and appreciated all over India. Her albums are not only famous for the melodious songs but also for the cute love stories depicted with them. She is very popular with the Gujarati community where she is called to perform for popular festivals like Navratri[6]

Some of her popular songs are "Chudi jo khanki haathon mein", "Maine payal hai chhankai", "Meri chunar udd udd jaye", "Ayi pardesh se pariyon ki rani" and"Sawaan Mein" .

In August 2013, it was reported that she would make Rs 2 crore during the year's Navratri festivities. The singer was reportedly offered Rs 22 lakh for each day she sings and performs for an event management company. The organisers were planning to utilize her popularity by wooing sponsors.[7]

Discography
Year Album Record label Music Video(s)
2017 Jode Rejo Raaj (Gujarati) Himonshu Parikh Music "Jode Rejo Raaj" featuring Altamash Faraz, and Hetvi Mehta
2012 Rut Ne Jo Bansi Bajayi Universal Distribution "Rut Ne Jo Bansi Bajayi Huya re" featuring Anchal Singh, and Ankit Gupta
2012 Best of Dandiya Queen Tips Music "Indhana Winva" featuring Mohammed Iqbal Khan and Sneha Chhabra Khan
2004 Jhoom Jhoom Universal Distribution "Dil Jhoom Jhoom Nache" featuring Parizaad Kolah
2002 Hawa Mein Udati Jaaye Bombay Vikings "Tera Mera Pyaar Sanam" featuring "Falguni Pathak" and "Bombay Vikings"
2002 Yeh Kisne Jadoo Kiya Fontana Distribution/Universal Distribution "Yeh Kisne Jadoo Kiya" featuring Aamna Sharif, Mehul Bhojak, and Lalit Tehlan
"Yeh Mera Kaajal" featuring Barkha Bisht Sengupta, and Niketan Madhok
2001 Saawariya Teri Yaad Mein Fontana Distribution / Universal Music India "Saawan Mein Morni" featuring Shweta Agarwal
"Doli Doli Neend Mein Tere" featuring Shahid Kapoor, and
"O Piya..O Piya Leke Doli Aa" featuring Sriti Jha
2000 Meri Chunar Udd Udd Jaye Universal Distribution "Meri Chunar Udd Udd Jaye" featuring Trisha Krishnan, Ayesha Takia, and Santino Morea
"Haire Meri Hui Gulabi Gaal" featuring Gurdeep Kohli
"Ayio Rama Haath Sey" featuring Divya Khosla Kumar
1999 Maine Payal Hai Chhankai Universal Distribution "Maine Payal Hai Chhankai" featuring Vivan Bhatena, Nikhila Palat Bhatena, and Avni Vasa
"Pal Pal Teri Yaad" featuring Indraneil Sengupta and sonal pendse
1998 Yaad Piya Ki Aane Lagi Fontana Distribution/Universal India "Yaad Piya Ki Aane Lagi" featuring Riya Sen, Richa Pallod, and Kiran Janjani

Unofficial albums
Year Album Record label
2013 Odhini Odhu Tips Official
2008 Odhani Tips Official
2008 Jhanjhariya T-Series
2006 Now & Then (The Greatest Remix Album) Universal Distribution
2004 Rang Raseele Chhori Vision Channel Limited

Soundtracks
Year Song Movie
2002 Kanha Teri Basuri Leela
2002 Aha Aha Na Tum Jaano Na Hum
2001 Nach Nach Nach Deewaanapan
2000 Baba Yeh Meri Jawani Ghaath
1999 Yaad Piya Ki Pyaar Koi Khel Nahin
1997 "Badan Juda Hote Hain" Koyla

Religious music
Year Album Record label
2013 Best of Dhuns & Bhajans Universal Distribution
2003 Malaun No 1 Universal Distribution
2002 Vandan: Aavo Shrivallabh Universal Distribution
2001 Arpan (Vallabh Ke Charnarvind) Universal Distribution

References
  1. "Falguni Pathak Biography, Falguni Pathak Bio data, Profile, Videos, Photos". In.com. Retrieved 2 December 2016.
  2. "Falguni the Dandiya Queen". Archived from the original on 5 October 2010. Retrieved 13 February 2007.
  3. "Interview with SmasHits.com". Archived from the original on 26 March 2014. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
  4. https://www.orissapost.com/happy-birthday-falguni-pathak-this-singer-was-once-accused-of-using-obscenities-during-a-stage-performance/
  5. "Falguni Pathak Biography".
  6. "Interview with Mid-Day' 2010".
  7. "Singer Falguni Pathak to make Rs 2 crore this Navratri?". Times of India. 8 August 2013. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
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